Happy Birthday Robert Montgomery!!

Robert Montgomery photographed by George Hurrell for Letty Lynton (1932).

I'm so incredibly grateful that I discovered the talented, charming, and underrated actor Robert Montgomery last year in 2016 during Turner Classic Movies Summer Under the Stars, when they showed a day of his films on August 22nd. I'm still baffled to why he is not remembered as well today as he should be. He was so much more than just an actor. He was a Husband, a Father, a War hero, a Director, a Producer, a lover of animals, and so much more. He accomplished so much in his life that it does make me sad that he is barely remembered for all of his accomplishments on and off the silver screen.

I love watching his movies. I love his acting. I love his facial expressions. I love his sense of style. I love his eyes. I love when I read about all of his accomplishments. I love his laugh.

I was able to watch three of his films in honor of his Birthday today, Untamed (1929), Our Blushing Brides (1930), and Piccadilly Jim (1936). For Our Blushing Brides (1930), I watched this with my Mother and my Grandmother. Three generations of girls from the same family! I enjoyed watching these three films today so very much.

While Robert Montgomery is not the go to choice for someones favorite actor, he is mine and I'm proud to say it! Happy Birthday Bob!

Robert Montgomery photographed by George Hurrell in 1932.

Here are my top 5 favorite Robert Montgomery movies.
1. Night Must Fall (1937).
2. Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).
3. Private Lives (1931).
4. The Man in Possession (1931).
5. Hide-Out (1934).

Here are my favorite leading ladies who Robert Montgomery worked with.
1. Norma Shearer (five films together).
2. Madge Evans (five films together).
3. Maureen O'Sullivan (one film together).
4. Elizabeth Allan (one film together).
5. Helen Hayes (two films together).

I have watched almost his entire filmography besides the following films.
1. Three Live Ghosts (1929)-Sadly, this film is considered lost.
2. War Nurse (1930)-This is airing on Turner Classic Movies on 5/26/17!
3. Fugitive Lovers (1934).
4. Biography of a Bachelor Girl (1935)-This is airing on Turner Classic Movies on 8/21/17!
5. Trouble for Two (1936)-This one is airing on Turner Classic Movies on 6/1/17!
6. Live, Love, Learn (1937).
7. Rage in Heaven (1941).
8. Unfinished Business (1941).
9. Your Witness (1950).
10. The Gallant Hours (1960)-He directed this one, had a cameo, and narrated parts of the film!